Music
May 9, 2022
Mickey Gilley and ‘Urban Cowboy’: A Texas Monthly Compendium
Our favorite Texas Monthly pieces featuring the country music star, who died on Saturday at 86, and the cultural phenomenon he helped inspire.
Gilley's
Being Texan
June 14, 2021
Texas First: The Night I Went Two-stepping With the Gilleyrats
One lucky night of dancing with the masters unlocked a new appreciation of the craft.
The Texanist
September 16, 2018
The Texanist: Where Have All the Longneck Beer Bottles Gone?
An Austin man is confused by all those new-fangled beer cans at his local grocery store.
Politics & Policy
June 17, 2016
Donald Does Dallas
You’re either with Trump or you’re against him. Unless you’re pretending to be with or against him.
Film & TV
March 1, 2009
No Bull
Urban Cowboy’s indelible imprint on menswear.
Film & TV
September 1, 2001
Dew Westbrook
The original Urban Cowboy.
Film & TV
November 1, 1998
Looking for Love
‘Urban Cowboy’ rides again.